Yearly Archives: 2018

September was one of the busiest months for our team here at Crane’s Photography! With seven weddings to shoot, the time just flew by – and Joe and Kristin’s Butterfield Country Club wedding was the perfect send-off into fall and the holiday season. The first things you notice about Krissy and Joe are their kindness…

Being close to nature and having a simple yet sophisticated wedding were two priorities for Maria and Brent, and they got everything they wished for when the big day arrived. Their Oak Brook Bath and Tennis wedding was visually stunning from start to finish. Maria and Brent incorporated so many one-of-a-kind elements into their wedding,…

Melissa and Jonathan brought the perfect blend of Jewish tradition and modern style to their picturesque wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Downtown Chicago hotel last Saturday. As a boutique photographer in Chicago, I take great pleasure in scouting out the most unique and stunning weddings and events. I was obviously thrilled at the opportunity to partake…

Nicole and Chris’ elegant Concorde Banquets wedding was an event akin to a fairytale! They tied the knot at St. Peter Catholic Church in Antioch, Ill., — a hallmark of Niki’s hometown and the perfect place for friends and family to gather and celebrate these two on their special day. I photographed their engagement session…

Welcome to engagement season here on the blog – I couldn’t be more excited about it!!! Today’s engagement session is absolutely amazing and I am so thrilled to share my time with Samantha and Bernie! We started our session in the area around Cafe Brauer and finished at North Ave Beach where we had the most beautiful light…

I’m so pleased to introduce you to Maria and Brent on the blog today! Our engagement session started at the always beautiful Art Institute of Chicago and ended at the Riverwalk! My favorite part about every engagement session that I photograph is getting to know my couple better and see how they interact with each other. What…

You know that feeling after a big storm? Where the world is calm, magical and somehow new? Drops of dew glistening on every flower and leaf, and that sense that anything can happen? That’s exactly how it felt on the morning of Amanda and Derek’s wedding. The rain began the night before and lasted into…

I had a brilliant time photographing Kristine and Mike’s engagement session; they have this amazing synergy about them that’s truly a joy to document. I couldn’t wait for their wedding to roll around because I knew we’d have a blast and our collaboration would result in some amazing images. It goes without saying but, I…